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Every iPhone user is undoubtedly aware of the pivotal role played by the iCloud account, especially when lending your iPhone to someone else. If the iCloud account is changed, it means relinquishing control of the iPhone, leaving it beyond your reach and susceptible to data theft and disabling at any time. Therefore, the article below details the steps to change your iCloud account on iPhone, specifically how to delete iCloud account on iPhone, helping you mitigate unfortunate situations.
Guidelines for changing your iCloud account on iPhone
Changing iCloud Account on iPhone
Step 1: From the user interface, access the Settings app from your home screen and tap on the section with your Apple ID information and profile picture as shown below.
Step 2: Scroll down to the bottom and select Sign out.
Step 3: A security prompt will appear; enter your iCloud account password when prompted and press Disable.
In case you forget your password, don't worry too much because recovering your iCloud password is a fairly straightforward process. Check out our previous article on how to handle forgetting your iCloud password for the best approach.
Step 4: In the next interface, the system will ask if you want to keep a copy of your data on the device. Slide the switches for listed backups to the ON position and press Sign out. A small dialog will appear; press Sign out again to confirm the iCloud sign-out process.
Immediately, the system will proceed to erase iCloud data from your device.
Step 5: Once you have successfully signed out of your iCloud account, you can now log in with the new iCloud account of your choice. If you don't have an iCloud account yet, you can refer to our guide on creating an iCloud account that we shared earlier.
Additionally, some users may encounter difficulties changing their iCloud account on iPhone, specifically when the iCloud section is hidden and unresponsive. This is likely because someone has previously locked the feature to prevent iCloud account changes. To unlock this function, follow these steps:
Step 1: From the user interface, access the Settings app > General
Step 2: In the General settings interface, locate and tap on Restrictions, then enter your restriction login password.
Step 3: Next, scroll down and tap on Accounts under Restrictions, then choose the option (Allow Changes).
Alternatively, you can directly tap on Disable Restrictions and enter your restriction password to turn off all previously set restrictions.
So, here is the complete detailed guide on how to change your iCloud account on iPhone that readers can apply. Along with that, to enhance the security of your iCloud account, it is advisable to set up an additional security 'wall' for this account. The steps for setting up 2-step verification for iCloud accounts are detailed in the previous article on setting up 2-step verification for iCloud that we shared. Wish you success and a smart usage of your iCloud account.
